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Last updated on March 10th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 18.875. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 18.875 as a fraction will be 151/8.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 18.875 is the number, and we express it as a fraction by placing it over 1, making it 18.875/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 18.875/1 × 1000/1000 = 18875/1000
Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 18875 and 1000. To simplify the fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 18875/1000 = 151/8
Thus, 18.875 can be written as a fraction 151/8.